Supervision exception for remote pilots under 16

In plain language

Children under 16 do not need their own drone accreditation or licence to fly an excluded or micro RPA, as long as they are supervised by an adult (18 or older) who holds a valid accreditation or Remote Pilot Licence (RePL).

Requirement as structured

A person under 16 years old may operate an excluded RPA or a micro RPA without holding an accreditation or remote pilot licence, provided they are supervised by a person who is at least 18 years old and holds the required accreditation or licence.

Original regulatory text

Subregulation (1) does not apply to a person under 16 years old (the child) operating an excluded RPA or a micro RPA if: (a) when the aircraft is being operated, the child is being supervised by another person (the supervisor); and (b) the supervisor is at least 18 years old; and (c) the supervisor holds: (i) an accreditation authorising the supervisor to operate excluded RPA and micro RPA; or (ii) a remote pilot licence.

Applies when

pilot age min

16